Michael Nathanson

Senior Analyst, U.S. Media
Sanford C. Bernstein and Co.


Mr. Nathanson joined the firm in 1998 as a European research analyst covering satellite and cable broadcasters, publishers, music companies and large non-U.S. entertainment conglomerates. Previously, he was director of TV Development for People magazine and business manager for Time Inc. Ventures Television. Prior to Time Inc., Mr. Nathanson was senior business analyst for Rainbow Programming, a cable programming joint venture between Cablevision and NBC. He earned a BA in American Studies from Brandeis University in 1985 and a master’s in Management from the Yale School of Management in 1990. Mr. Nathanson was ranked #1 (Entertainment) from 2006 through 2008, #3 (Radio) in 2006 and 2007 and #2 (Radio) in 2008 by Institutional Investor Magazine.